A man in southern California was recently sentenced to eight years in state prison after he was caught importing and selling counterfeit Disney pins from China.

Larry James Allred of Walnut, California pleaded guilty to one charge of felony trademark infringement. This was not Allred's first brush with the law " he was convicted of rape in 1975 and was also convicted of kidnapping and rape in 1978.

Earlier in July month thousands of delegates from around the country attended the 104th Annual NAACP Convention in Orlando, and The Walt Disney Company continued its role as a sponsor of the convention.

Disney's Hollywood Studios was designed to celebrate the magic of a place where everyday dreams really could come true - Hollywood. At this homage to the wonders of movie making, it's only fitting that walking into the Park guests find themselves on a set that transports them back to the golden age of film in Los Angeles, California.

It's a brand new week and that means another fun Limited Time Magic surprise at Walt Disney World. This week the Year of the Ear continues with an epic battle between heroes and villains. Beginning August 5, 2013 and running while supplies last, you can show your support for the forces of good or evil with a reversible ear hat cover.

The Trout Pass Pool Bar at Disney's Wilderness Lodge is a great spot to kick back and relax while taking a break from the rush of the Disney Parks. Located between the shores of Bay Lake and the Silver Creek Theme Pool, Trout Pass' seating area runs down the side of the building along a creek and extends behind offering plenty of umbrella shaded tables and chairs just off the beaten path.

How would you like to have an Aloha Isle Refreshments sign hanging in your house as a daily reminder of all things Disney? Well now you can thanks to the Disney Design Group.

Inspired by the current trend of reproducing vintage signs, Walt Disney Imagineering and the Disney Design Group worked together to create a new art program featuring vintage signs from the Disney Parks. The signs are reproduced on wood-like material or metal and feature some of the most iconic signs from the parks.

This November the Walt Disney World Resort will, for the first time ever, be home to a three-day charity walk sponsored by For A Cause.

The Walk The World event is part of the A Walk Around The World Fundraising Walking Event series and is planned for November 14-18.

For A Cause is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that plans multi-day charity walks in vacation destinations. All participants are allowed to walk for the charity of their choice.

When you're looking for a ride where you can rest your weary feet for a few minutes, head over to the Mexico Pavilion and hop on the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros. This nearly seven-minute boat ride takes guests on an adventure through Mexico as Jose Carioca and Panchito try to find their missing amigo, Donald Duck.

But before we board the boat, let's talk a little bit about the Mexico Pavilion.

The menus are out for the 18th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival in Walt Disney World. With 30 fantastic Marketplace Booths scattered around World Showcase Promenade there's sure to be something to tempt the taste of even the pickiest eater. New additions this year include Scotland, the return of Brazil, and a new Coffee Cart in the American Pavilion.

One of Disney's most iconic heroes of 1960's television was Disney Legend Fess Parker with his epic portrayal of Frontiersman Davy Crockett. Perched a-top his head each week was the traditional coonskin cap that was so popular with the fur traders of the 18th Century.